Repeat Prescriptions

Ordering a repeat prescription

If the doctor has prescribed regular medication then you can order a repeat prescription. If you are a new patient you will need to speak to the doctor first, so that your prescription can be added to our records.

48 hours notice will be required for prescriptions (excluding weekends and Bank Holidays).

We are unable to accept requests over the telephone except for our housebound patients.

Patients eligible to receive their long-term medication on a repeat prescription basis can order in a number of ways:

• via the NHS App
• complete our secure online form
• Use the tear-off slip to re-order by post.
• Request your usual chemist to order it on your behalf 
• Fill in a prescription request slip which you can get from the reception.
• Send a stamped addressed envelope for the postal request.  Please allow longer for these to be returned you.
• Make an appointment with the Doctor (or Nurse if appropriate) when your review is indicated.
• If you run short of medication unexpectedly, your regular Pharmacist may be able to help you pending a repeat prescription being ordered in the normal way.

There may be occasions when the doctors will need to see you before issuing a repeat prescription. We can only process repeat prescriptions, not requests for new medications.

Waste management of medicines

We would like to support patients in managing their prescriptions.
Please contact the surgery if you would like to review, synchronize or change your prescription.
This will help improve efficiency in ordering your prescription, reduce medication errors, and reduce medication waste.’

Prescriptions Charges and Exemptions

Extensive exemption and remission arrangements protect those likely to have difficulty in paying charges (NHS prescription and dental charges, optical and hospital travel costs).

The NHS prescription charge is a flat-rate amount which successive Governments have thought it reasonable to charge for those who can afford to pay for their medicines. Prescription prepayment certificates (PPCs) offer real savings for people who need extensive medication.

When going abroad you can take your NHS medications with you.

Please visit the NHS website for the latest Prescription Charges

These charges apply in England only. In Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales prescriptions are free of charge.

Further Information

• Find out more about help with your health costs
• Buy an NHS Prescription Prepayment Certificate